Rand Paul today at signing

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I don't think people realize what a big deal/moment for Randal this was. My impression is that he basically willed this EO into existence. He started talking about how he thought trump COULD do this with an EO many months ago, after the first HC legislation failed. He kept saying it over and over saying he expected that trump would do this. It wasn't until only a couple weeks ago that the media picked up on it.

I don't doubt for a minute that this would NOT have happened without him aggressively pushing it and claiming in the media that it was all but done, probably before Trump even seriously considered following through on it. ie: give the impression in media interviews that trump IS going to do it, forcing trumps hand to actually do it.

I don't think people realize what a big deal/moment for Randal this was. My impression is that he basically willed this EO into existence. He started talking about how he thought trump COULD do this with an EO many months ago, after the first HC legislation failed. He kept saying it over and over saying he expected that trump would do this. It wasn't until only a couple weeks ago that the media picked up on it.

I don't doubt for a minute that this would NOT have happened without him aggressively pushing it and claiming in the media that it was all but done, probably before Trump even seriously considered it.

Oh yeah, it was totally Rand's baby. This is basically the first one of the 'wild ass' ideas he has that was finally implemented. Great moment for the R3volution!

Originally Posted by dannno

It's a balance between appeasing his supporters, appeasing the deep state and reaching his own goals.

"Each of us must choose which course of action we should take: education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes. But let it not be said that we did nothing." - Ron Paul

"Paul said "the wave of the future" is a coalition of anti-authoritarian progressive Democrats and libertarian Republicans in Congress opposed to domestic surveillance, opposed to starting new wars and in favor of ending the so-called War on Drugs."

I don't think people realize what a big deal/moment for Randal this was. My impression is that he basically willed this EO into existence. He started talking about how he thought trump COULD do this with an EO many months ago, after the first HC legislation failed. He kept saying it over and over saying he expected that trump would do this. It wasn't until only a couple weeks ago that the media picked up on it.

I don't doubt for a minute that this would NOT have happened without him aggressively pushing it and claiming in the media that it was all but done, probably before Trump even seriously considered following through on it. ie: give the impression in media interviews that trump IS going to do it, forcing trumps hand to actually do it.

This is great news. Thankfully Rand did not listen to the advice of the many loud mouth jackasses in this forum that bashed me and others saying Rand should work with Trump to get some of his platform implemented. Particularly the competition across state lines.

This is great news. Thankfully Rand did not listen to the advice of the many loud mouth jackasses in this forum that bashed me and others saying Rand should work with Trump to get some of his platform implemented. Particularly the competition across state lines.

Yes, I'm sure there were a lot of us who said Rand shouldn't fight for liberty.

Originally Posted by dannno

It's a balance between appeasing his supporters, appeasing the deep state and reaching his own goals.

"Each of us must choose which course of action we should take: education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes. But let it not be said that we did nothing." - Ron Paul

"Paul said "the wave of the future" is a coalition of anti-authoritarian progressive Democrats and libertarian Republicans in Congress opposed to domestic surveillance, opposed to starting new wars and in favor of ending the so-called War on Drugs."

I've gotten a lot of flack over the years for backing the Paul family. Ridicule about how little we can, could, or would accomplish. Now we're looking at Ron's son right behind the president. It's not everything that we want but it's a lot more than those who ridiculed me ever accomplished. Good stuff, lot's of crow pie to pass around.

Rand was probably hoping to avoid or anticipate the dreaded shoulder massage...gotta love the wink at Putin.

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Trump mentions that 3 republicans blocked the repeal--Rand is standing right behind him.

The three were McCain, Murkowski and Collins.

Twitter: B4Liberty@USAB4L"Foreign aid is taking money from the poor people of a rich country, and giving it to the rich people of a poor country." - Ron Paul
"Beware the Military-Industrial-Financial-Corporate-Internet-Media-Government Complex." - B4L update of General Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Debt is the drug, Wall St. Banksters are the dealers, and politicians are the addicts." - B4L
"Totally free immigration? I've never taken that position. I believe in national sovereignty." - Ron Paul

The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own, and do not represent this forum or any other entities or persons.

I don't think people realize what a big deal/moment for Randal this was. My impression is that he basically willed this EO into existence. He started talking about how he thought trump COULD do this with an EO many months ago, after the first HC legislation failed. He kept saying it over and over saying he expected that trump would do this. It wasn't until only a couple weeks ago that the media picked up on it.

I don't doubt for a minute that this would NOT have happened without him aggressively pushing it and claiming in the media that it was all but done, probably before Trump even seriously considered following through on it. ie: give the impression in media interviews that trump IS going to do it, forcing trumps hand to actually do it.

Yup this, I was feel the exact same as Rand until that sh1t was signed and the pen was in my damn pocket.

Good job Rand, one of the biggest accomplishments of the liberty movement in terms of impact to the lives of American people.

"Each of us must choose which course of action we should take: education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes. But let it not be said that we did nothing." - Ron Paul

"Paul said "the wave of the future" is a coalition of anti-authoritarian progressive Democrats and libertarian Republicans in Congress opposed to domestic surveillance, opposed to starting new wars and in favor of ending the so-called War on Drugs."

In a media event like that just standing around there is always going to be an awkward moment or awkward spot you are standing in unless they are actively doing something or conversing. . If he was smiling and staring they media would have been all over that to.